French beans, grown in Peru from 6,000 BC, were introduced to Europe during the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. They subsequently became known as ‘French’ beans as new strains were mostly imported from France in the early days. An easy and prolific legume, they are a truly delicious when fresh and young. If for […]
Legumes
Broad Bean
Legumes
Historically the Legumes (pea and bean family) were valued above all as a winter food as they can be dried and stored, or ground into flour. Information About Legumes They have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their roots so, If you leave the roots in the ground to rot down, they will enrich the soil. Runner beans, […]